What Do Vegans Eat For Breakfast? Easy Ideas For Busy Mornings!
Do you often run out of ideas for breakfast? Perhaps you feel like your typical breakfasts aren't nutritious or satiating enough, and you're starving by the time lunch comes around. Or, maybe you're tired of the same oatmeal or cold cereal every morning. Understandable! Thankfully, we've created this guide packed with simple vegan breakfast ideas and products you can stock up on now to always have a quick bite before work or class, even on the busiest days. Keep reading to discover them all!
What Does a Complete Vegan Breakfast Look Like?
If you haven't checked out our guide to building a perfect vegan plate, you should read that first! Here it is. And once you do, you'll realize it's easy to create a perfectly balanced vegan meal every time you sit down at the table. Breakfast is no exception!
Ideally, your plant-based breakfast would include whole grains, legumes, veggies, fruits, and nuts or seeds. This may look like peanut butter-smothered whole wheat pancakes with a side of baked beans, fried tomatoes, and a fruit smoothie to wash it all down. However, on busier days you may opt for hummus on whole wheat pita bread topped with sprouts and pumpkin seeds, and a banana to go.
Both of the aforementioned breakfasts are complete, but one is more elaborate while the other can be prepared in minutes! Just make sure to include all food groups and a good protein source to stay satiated until lunchtime.
You can even toss some frozen fruit, soy milk, spinach, flaxseeds, and rolled oats in a blender for an extra quick breakfast smoothie to down in the car if you're really out of time! Just remember to have something substantial in the morning to curb any mid-afternoon cravings and maintain stable energy levels throughout your day.
Quick Vegan Breakfast Ideas We Can't Get Enough Of
Nowadays, there seems to be a collection of healthy breakfast ideas vegans keep coming back to, and these include avocado toast, overnight oats, scrambled tofu, and chia pudding. When in doubt, these meals will provide healthy fats, protein, and essential micronutrients to give you the energy boost you need for your busy morning! Check out our recipes for each below.
Avocado Toast
This meal seems to have become a classic overnight, and the truth is it's loaded with whole grains and healthy fats, which can aid in digestion and provide healthy fats to fuel your day! In our recipe, we included a source of protein, hemp seeds, and yummy vibrant veggies to turn this quick bite into a complete meal.
Overnight Oats
Prefer to prep your breakfast ahead of time so you can sleep in for a few more minutes? Overnight oats may be the perfect solution for you! In our recipe, we share 4 simple variations so you'll never get bored of this breakfast staple!
Scrambled Tofu
Packed with protein, iron, calcium, and more, the nutrition of scrambled tofu compares to that of scrambled eggs! However, it's much lower in fat and contains zero cholesterol. Start your day right with this yummy vegan staple!
Chia Pudding
Made with just 5 natural ingredients and any additional toppings you enjoy, our chocolate chia pudding recipe is so easy to make! Plus, it's absolutely loaded with omega-3 fatty acids to boost your focus and memory during your productive day. This one is a must-try!
Vegan Breakfast Staples To Stock Up On Today
Did you know there are fortified and ready-made vegan products you can simply heat up or open to make your breakfast prep even faster? If you're running short on time, these another nutritious and tasty option to help speed up your mornings. Check out our top recommendations in the gallery below!
